Yes, Hall of Fame center (and apparently community activist) Alonzo Mourning had to idly sit by while the HUD Secretary was rescued by the fire department, adding yet another freakish twist in Ben Carson'sadventures in communism.

According to reports, the Carsons were stuck for around 20 minutes but appeared to be in good health as presented in some photos that have surfaced thus far.

Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who does not have experience in housing policy, stopped at the complex as part of a nationwide "listening tour" of affordable housing developments for low-income residents.

When he arrived, Carson was led into another elevator.

The elevator was descending from the roof when the doors jammed on the ground floor. "Do we have the key?"